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Adventure of the Seas vs Explorer of the Seas

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Level at 3–3 across 7 scored categories.

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Category
Adventure of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Size
137,276 GT
137,308 GT
Passengers
3,114
3,114
Year built
2001
2000
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
44.1 GT per guest
44.1 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
311 m
311 m
From price
$354.01 pp
$328.3 pp

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Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Adventure of the Seas if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2001, 1 year newer)
  • More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
  • Lower fares per night (from $51 per person per night)
Book Adventure of the Seas

Choose Explorer of the Seas if

  • Size matters to you (137,308 GT)
  • More space per guest (44.1 GT per guest)
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Prices

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Adventure of the Seas

from $354.01 per person

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Explorer of the Seas

from $328.3 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailAdventure of the SeasExplorer of the Seas
Cheapest$354.01 pp$328.3 pp
Per night$59 pp$66 pp
DepartingNov 15Nov 13
Duration6 nights5 nights
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Explorer of the Seas sailing from Barcelona, Spain

13 Night Spain, & Bermuda Transatlantic

Royal Caribbean • Explorer of the Seas

Oct 31, 2026 · 13 nights

Mediterranean

$812/person$62/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.